The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes
Author(s): Margaret J. Ph.D. Pearson
Philosophy, Spirituality & Religion
First among the ancient classics, the "I Ching" or "Book of Changes" is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads. The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and eras. This groundbreaking new translation by Dr. Margaret Pearson is based on the text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynasty, study of documents showing how it was used in the dynasty, and on current archaeological research findings. Her translation removes centuries of encrusted inaccuracies to better reveal the "I Ching"'s core truths for today's readers. Whether you are interested in trying this millennia-tested method of making wise choices or in understanding the world view of the early Chinese, this edition is essential reading.
General Information
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- : BERKELEY BOOKS
- : Tuttle Publishing
- : 0.425
- : 13 September 2011
- : 01 August 2011
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Margaret J. Ph.D. Pearson
- : Hardback
More About The Product
"A delightful and scholarly translation of what may be the oldest self help book ... Pithy, wise, and ever sensitive to context, the "Book of Changes", in Pearson's translation, provides a new lens through which we can see the freshness of old things."--Terri Apter, Newnham College, Cambridge University; author of "The Sister Knot"
Author Margaret J. Pearson, Ph.D. studies Chinese literature with Hellmut Wilhelm and history with Jack Dull. During her Chinese language studies at the Inter-University Center in Taipei, Taiwan, she translated classical texts by Laozi and Xunzi into modern Chinese. She has taught Chinese history and thought for over 30 years at Skidmore College, the New School for Social Research, Pace University, State University of new York and Marymount Manhattan College.
